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Pinsir GX card from the Hidden Fates set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Pinsir GX

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A high damage Grass Pokemon with a powerful one-time special move.

Grass180 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Pinsir GX has 180 hit points and costs three energy to attack.

It can deal 160 damage using its Guillotine GX attack.

You may only use this GX attack once per game.

Signature attack

Guillotine GX

(You can’t use more than 1 GX attack in a game.) (160 damage)

The Guillotine GX attack deals massive damage but cannot be used again in that match. This makes it a strong finisher for when you need to win quickly.

Attacks

GGC
Superpowered Horns110
GGC
Guillotine GX160

(You can’t use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits aggressive Grass decks that aim to defeat opponents rapidly. It works best when paired with cards that help attach energy faster.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • One-time knockout power
  • Sturdy hit points
Watch out for
  • Weak to Fire attacks
  • GX limit restricts usage
  • Requires multiple energy cards
Pro tip

Use the GX attack only when you are sure it will end the game, as you cannot use it again.

From the Pokédex

Pinsir is known for its powerful pincers which can lift objects many times its own weight.

Note for the parent

Remind your child they can only use the powerful GX attack once, so they should save it for a key moment.

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